Production Lead

Production Lead – Food Manufacturing

£45,000–£50,000

Telford

(Monday–Friday, 9–5 Flex)

Are you a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? We’re hiring a Production Lead for a high-performing food manufacturing site that’s driving innovation with world-class automation and next-gen production lines.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee fast-paced, high-pressure operations – balancing daily production plans, troubleshooting issues on the fly, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive on solving problems, leading from the front, and working with cutting-edge technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring resource and equipment readiness.

• Analyse performance data (24–72 hrs) to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.

• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues, keeping lines running smoothly.

• Champion quality, safety, and compliance across all processes.

• Chair development meetings, support new product trials and changeovers.

• Mentor operators and support their development through ongoing training.

• Lead and support continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.

• Ensure SOPs, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met.

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment (food/FMCG preferred).

• Strong production troubleshooting and decision-making skills.

• Confidence in analysing performance metrics and data trends.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and NPD teams.

• Comfortable leading projects and taking ownership of performance outcomes.

• A drive to improve, innovate, and never accept “good enough.”

• £45,000–£50,000 salary (based on experience)

• 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Flexibility built in

• Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Tech Schemes & more

• 5 weeks holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (after first year)

• Work with state-of-the-art, automated production lines – among the most advanced in the world

• Join a company with a strong culture built around Determination, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork